VOLKSWAGEN

POLO E · Grey

X281 HJA

MOTValid

MOT due24 Feb 2027

First reg1 Nov 2000

Mileage56,157 mi

TaxTaxed

Tax due1 Mar 2027

Vehicle age

25 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 July 2026.

PASSED · 25 Feb 2026

Test date25 Feb 2026

Expiry24 Feb 2027

Test number320495835072

Mileage56,157 mi

AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Advisorysurface corrosion on front subframe and rear axle beam

Advisoryknock on steering

MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

FAILED · 25 Feb 2026

Test date25 Feb 2026

Expiry—

Test number221062260890

Mileage56,157 mi

PrsNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

PrsOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

PrsNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Advisorysurface corrosion on front subframe and rear axle beam

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Advisoryknock on steering

MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Advisoryparking brake travel is more than normal, rear brakes req adjusting

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

PASSED · 31 Mar 2025

Test date31 Mar 2025

Expiry30 Mar 2026

Test number957363903683

Mileage52,954 mi

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

FAILED · 24 Mar 2025

Test date24 Mar 2025

Expiry—

Test number653954111308

Mileage52,952 mi

MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

PASSED · 7 Mar 2024

Test date7 Mar 2024

Expiry6 Mar 2025

Test number845515292841

Mileage51,593 mi

Advisorysteering knotchy

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

FAILED · 6 Mar 2024

Test date6 Mar 2024

Expiry—

Test number121077410502

Mileage51,590 mi

Advisorysteering knotchy

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 28 Feb 2023

Test date28 Feb 2023

Expiry3 Mar 2024

Test number928340381628

Mileage48,511 mi

MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr/osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr/osr inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf/osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 4 Mar 2022

Test date4 Mar 2022

Expiry3 Mar 2023

Test number552876457902

Mileage46,178 mi

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 12 Feb 2021

Test date12 Feb 2021

Expiry11 Feb 2022

Test number366369078381

Mileage45,150 mi

AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

FAILED · 12 Feb 2021

Test date12 Feb 2021

Expiry—

Test number726994858655

Mileage45,150 mi

PrsNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

PrsOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

PASSED · 31 Jan 2020

Test date31 Jan 2020

Expiry31 Jan 2021

Test number710078340037

Mileage44,167 mi

PASSED · 1 Feb 2019

Test date1 Feb 2019

Expiry31 Jan 2020

Test number237169592691

Mileage42,283 mi

AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Advisoryall suspension components very rusty

PASSED · 12 Jan 2018

Test date12 Jan 2018

Expiry29 Jan 2019

Test number934206169114

Mileage41,109 mi

PASSED · 25 Jan 2017

Test date25 Jan 2017

Expiry29 Jan 2018

Test number253570853501

Mileage39,504 mi

Advisoryregistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Advisoryall under vehicle components lightly corroded

AdvisoryOil leak

FAILED · 25 Jan 2017

Test date25 Jan 2017

Expiry—

Test number274400519273

Mileage39,504 mi

Advisoryregistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Advisoryall under vehicle components lightly corroded

AdvisoryOil leak

FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

PASSED · 27 Jan 2016

Test date27 Jan 2016

Expiry29 Jan 2017

Test number614996085192

Mileage37,754 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft is corroded

AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft is corroded

FAILED · 22 Jan 2015

Test date22 Jan 2015

Expiry—

Test number586372525063

Mileage35,624 mi

PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 22 Jan 2015

Test date22 Jan 2015

Expiry29 Jan 2016

Test number759212825038

Mileage35,624 mi

AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 17 Jan 2014

Test date17 Jan 2014

Expiry29 Jan 2015

Test number607167514045

Mileage33,339 mi

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

User EnteredOil leak

FAILED · 17 Jan 2014

Test date17 Jan 2014

Expiry—

Test number965977014075

Mileage33,339 mi

FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

User EnteredOil leak

PASSED · 16 Jan 2013

Test date16 Jan 2013

Expiry29 Jan 2014

Test number575336613018

Mileage30,745 mi

AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

User Enteredeml on.

PASSED · 18 Jan 2012

Test date18 Jan 2012

Expiry29 Jan 2013

Test number636848612084

Mileage28,774 mi

User EnteredEngine check light on

User EnteredNearside and Offside front wiper blades split

PASSED · 20 Jan 2011

Test date20 Jan 2011

Expiry29 Jan 2012

Test number276580321008

Mileage27,437 mi

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

User Enteredboth front dive shafts are corroding

PASSED · 25 Jan 2010

Test date25 Jan 2010

Expiry29 Jan 2011

Test number421005720063

Mileage26,147 mi

PASSED · 28 Jan 2009

Test date28 Jan 2009

Expiry29 Jan 2010

Test number353048329089

Mileage24,737 mi

User Enteredadvise rear box corroded.

FAILED · 30 Jan 2008

Test date30 Jan 2008

Expiry—

Test number360410838087

Mileage23,869 mi

PrsNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

PrsOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

PrsNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

User Enteredn/s/r damper has fluid leak.

User Enteredfron + rear brake lineings to be checked .

User Enteredseek advice with in 30 days.

PASSED · 30 Jan 2008

Test date30 Jan 2008

Expiry29 Jan 2009

Test number703370338002

Mileage23,869 mi

User Enteredn/s/r damper has fluid leak.

User Enteredfron + rear brake lineings to be checked .

User Enteredseek advice with in 30 days.

PASSED · 27 Nov 2006

Test date27 Nov 2006

Expiry26 Nov 2007

Test number701401436390

Mileage23,019 mi

FAILED · 17 Nov 2006

Test date17 Nov 2006

Expiry—

Test number704491526365

Mileage23,001 mi

FailNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FailOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

User Enteredboth front and n/s/r tyres perished on sidewalls

FAILED · 18 Nov 2005

Test date18 Nov 2005

Expiry—

Test number964522225333

Mileage22,022 mi

PrsOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

PASSED · 18 Nov 2005

Test date18 Nov 2005

Expiry17 Nov 2006

Test number674422125386

Mileage22,022 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)